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Erica Hansen

Sarah Jane Watts as Mabel, left, and Alan Smith as Frederic in the Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday cast of CenterPoint Theatre's "The Pirates of Penzance."
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Theater review: Rollicking pirates abound in CenterPoint’s whimsical ‘Pirates of Penzance’
In some ways, it’s the very model of a fun community theater production.
By Erica Hansen
Studio owner Janet Gray directs her students during rehearsal for the production marking the 30th anniversary of Janet Gray Studios May 2, 2009. Gray passed away on Jan. 20, 2018, following a battle with cancer.
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Utah dance legend Janet Gray was the ‘embodiment of service’
Salt Lake City loses a force in the dance, theater and arts community with the passing of Janet Gray, owner and artistic director of Janet Gray Studios.
By Erica Hansen
Deborah Cox stars as pop diva Rachel Marron in the national touring production of "The Bodyguard: The Musical," which is at Salt Lake's Eccles Theater through Dec. 10.
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Theater review: Houston’s hits and strong vocals keep ‘The Bodyguard’ alive
The musical stage adaptation of the 1992 hit film takes the stage at Eccles Theater through Dec. 10.
By Erica Hansen
Deborah Cox stars as pop diva Rachel Marron with Judson Mills as Frank Farmer in the national touring production of "The Bodyguard: The Musical," which will stop at Salt Lake's Eccles Theater from Dec. 5-10.
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Canadian diva channels Whitney Houston in touring production of ‘The Bodyguard’
The musical adaptation of the 1992 hit film, “The Bodyguard” takes the stage with added Whitney Houston hits.
By Erica Hansen
Tom Mattingly in "Stars & Stripes." Mattingly, a former Ballet West dancer, is part of the touring cast of "An American in Paris."
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Former Ballet West dancer returns to S.L. as part of the ‘An American in Paris’ tour at the Eccles
Former Ballet West dancer Tom Mattingly returns to Salt Lake City in the national tour of “An American in Paris.”
By Erica Hansen
Bronwyn Reed (Baby) and Christopher Tierney (Johnny) in the North American tour of "Dirty Dancing," which will be at the Eccles Theater through June 25.
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Theater review: 1987 hit film ‘Dirty Dancing’ comes to life at Eccles Theater despite a few missteps
Johnny and Baby are dancing again in the current stage adaptation of the classic film “Dirty Dancing.”
By Erica Hansen
Bronwyn Reed (Baby) and Christopher Tierney (Johnny) in the North American tour of "Dirty Dancing," which will be at the Eccles Theater June 20-25.
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‘Dirty Dancing’ brings beloved dance story to Eccles Theater
Johnny and Baby come to life on stage in the musical adaptation of the iconic ‘80s movie.
By Erica Hansen
Josh Groban wears a silver ribbon as he speaks at the Tony Awards at the Beacon Theatre in New York. One of the more out-of-left field options this fall will be "Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812," a sung-through musical that dramatizes a 70-page
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In preparation for the Tony Awards, here are some New York musicals to look out for
With a flurry of weekend activity, the Tony Awards take center stage at Radio City Music Hall. Here are some brief reviews of a few of the nominees, a sub or two and a couple of great soundtracks.
By Erica Hansen
Sarah Primmer, left, Tatyana Lubov, Joanna Johnson and Mimi Robinson in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s "Cinderella."
Entertainment
Theater review: Not your mother’s ‘Cinderella’
The Broadway tour of “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella” opens at the Eccles Theater.
By Erica Hansen
Tatyana Lubov, Sarah Primmer, Mimi Robinson and Joanna Johnson in Rodger's and Hammerstein’s "Cinderella."
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Local actress comes to Eccles as stepsister in Broadway’s ‘Cinderella’
Local actress Joanna Johnson gets ready to greet her hometown crowd as a stepsister in “Cinderella.”
By Erica Hansen
Elizabeth Meadows Rouse as Liz, Anne Tolpegin as Mary and Rosalyn Coleman as Jo star in Pioneer Theatre Company's production of "Women in Jeopardy!" The show, which is set in Utah, will be at PTC Feb. 10-25.
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Locally set ‘Women in Jeopardy!’ at Pioneer Theatre Company presents a wild ride
Pioneer Theatre Company gears up for its latest production, “Women in Jeopardy!” which is set in Utah.
By Erica Hansen
Members of the "Kinky Boots" national touring company, which will be at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City through Jan. 22.
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Theater review: ‘Kinky Boots’ cast tackles difficult tunes to portray a heartwarming story
The Tony Award-winning musical will be at the Eccles Theater through Jan. 22. It offers a heartwarming story but a challenging score.
By Erica Hansen
Members of the "Kinky Boots" national touring company, which will be at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City Jan. 17-22.
Utah
National ‘Kinky Boots’ tour brings award-winning musical to S.L.
The national tour of “Kinky Boots” brings original music by Cyndi Lauper to the Eccles Theater.
By Erica Hansen
Curt Bouril stars as Don Kirshner, Liam Tobin as Gerry Goffin, Julia Knitel as Carole King, Ben Fankhauser as Barry Mann and Erika Olsen as Cynthia Weil in \"Beautiful — The Carole King Musical,\" the first Broadway tour to take the stage at the new Eccle
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Theater review: ‘Beautiful’ at the Eccles Theater takes audiences on a musical journey
The award-winning “Beautiful — The Carole King Musical” plays Salt Lake City at the new Eccles Theater through Nov. 20.
By Erica Hansen
In this Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015, file photo, Leslie Odom Jr., left, Phillipa Soo, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Christopher Jackson appear at the curtain call following the opening night performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York. The pr
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5 shows to see on Broadway as the theater world gears up for its next batch of shows
As Broadway gears up for another season, there are still plenty of quality shows to catch.
By Erica Hansen
Julia Knitel stars as Carole King, Erika Olsen as Cynthia Weil, Ben Fankhauser as Barry Mann and Liam Tobin as Gerry Goffin in "Beautiful — The Carole King Musical," the first Broadway tour to take the stage at the new Eccles Theater, Nov. 15-20.
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‘Beautiful’ coming to Utah, provides look into life of songwriter Carole King
“Beautiful — The Carole King Musical,” will be the first Broadway tour to take the stage at the new Eccles Theater Nov. 15-20.
By Erica Hansen
Patrons walk to the Eccles Theater during its grand opening in Salt Lake City Friday, Oct. 21, 2016.
Utah
Eccles Theater premiere has big-city feel
The new “beacon of light and energy” on Main Street has Salt Lake City feeling like a little big city.
By Erica Hansen
Matt Farcher as Edmund Dantes, left, and Darren Ritchie as Mondego in Pioneer Theatre Company's production of "The Count of Monte Cristo," which runs May 6-21.
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Broadway composer Frank Wildhorn visits Pioneer Theatre Company ahead of U.S. professional premiere of musical ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’
Broadway composer Frank Wildhorn recently paid a visit to Pioneer Theatre Company as it was preparing to stage the U.S. professional premiere of his musical “The Count of Monte Cristo.” The show runs May 6-21 at the Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre.
By Erica Hansen
Amber Dodge Tinney as Molly Aster, left, and Andrew Robertson as Boy in Hale Centre Theatre's production of "Peter and the Starcatcher," which runs through May 18.
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Playful ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ is not a perfect fit at Hale Centre Theatre
Why does Peter never grow up? Why did Capt. Hook become his rival? And just why does that crocodile tick? These questions and a few more are answered in “Peter and the Starcatcher,” which runs at Hale Centre Theatre through May 18.
By Erica Hansen
Amber Dodge as Molly Aster, left, and Andrew Robertson as Boy in Hale Centre Theatre's production of "Peter and the Starcatcher," which runs April 13-May 18.
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Hale Centre Theatre to tap imaginations with pre-'Pan’ story ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’
A prequel to the beloved story “Peter Pan,” the Tony Award-winning “Peter and the Starcatcher” opens at Hale Centre Theatre on April 13 and runs through May 18.
By Erica Hansen
Alain Boublil poses with Hale Centre Theatre’s cast and production crew of "The Pirate Queen" during his visit to the theater March 8.
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Broadway legend Alain Boublil visits Hale Centre Theatre
Broadway lyricist Alain Boublil visited Hale Centre Theatre on March 8 to see the theater’s production of his recent work “The Pirate Queen” and to visit with the cast and crew.
By Erica Hansen
Craig Williams as Lumiere, left, and Christine Smith as Belle in CenterPoint Legacy Theatre's production of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast," which through March 26.
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CenterPoint Legacy Theatre’s ‘tale as old as time’ feels brand-new
Filled with plenty of razzle-dazzle, bells and whistles, the production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” at CenterPoint Legacy Theatre has enough pizzazz to entertain little ones and grown-ups.
By Erica Hansen
Amber Jones as Belle in CenterPoint Legacy Theatre's production of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast," which runs Feb. 29-March 26.
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CenterPoint Legacy Theatre’s ‘tale as old as time’ feels brand-new
Filled with plenty of razzle-dazzle, bells and whistles, the production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” at CenterPoint Legacy Theatre has enough pizzazz to entertain little ones and grown-ups.
By Erica Hansen
Kristen Beth Williams as Sibella Hallward, left, Kevin Massey as Monty Navarro and Adrienne Eller as Phoebe D'Ysquith in a scene from “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.” The national touring company will perform March 1-6 at Kingsbury Hall in Salt L
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‘Gentleman’s Guide’ is a Broadway tour in every sense
The national tour of “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder,” playing in Salt Lake City through March 6, is a top-notch production of the Tony Award-winning musical.
By Erica Hansen
Amber Jones as Belle in CenterPoint Legacy Theatre's production of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast," which runs Feb. 29-March 26.
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A tale of ‘turning points': CenterPoint Legacy Theatre presents Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’
The classic Disney tale “Beauty and the Beast” is getting a makeover with fresh costumes at CenterPoint Legacy Theatre. Director Maurie Tarbox said the show, which runs Monday through March 26, shares a message about the importance of change.
By Erica Hansen
Kristen Beth Williams as Sibella Hallward, left, Kevin Massey as Monty Navarro and Adrienne Eller as Phoebe D'Ysquith in a scene from “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.” The national touring company will perform March 1-6 at Kingsbury Hall in Salt L
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‘Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder’ national tour heads to Kingsbury Hall
The national tour of “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” is preparing to make Salt Lake audiences laugh March 1-6 at Kingsbury Hall.
By Erica Hansen
Katie Wieland as Sheila Birling, left, and Christopher Kelly as Inspector Goole in Pioneer Theatre Company's production of "An Inspector Calls," which runs Feb. 19-March 5.
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Pioneer Theatre Company’s ‘An Inspector Calls’ offers peek at Victorian-era morals
Pioneer Theatre Company offers classic drawing-room theater with “An Inspector Calls” that runs through March 5.
By Erica Hansen
Jim Christian, left, with members of the cast of “Nice Work If You Can Get It,” his final production before he retires from Weber State University after 27 years of teaching and directing. The show runs Feb. 26 through March 5.
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Weber State University musical theater director Jim Christian to retire after 27 years
After 27 years of teaching and directing, Jim Christian is set to retire from Weber State University. His final production is “Nice Work If You Can Get It,” which runs Feb. 26 through March 5.
By Erica Hansen
Richard LaFleur, center, plays Leo Bloom in "The Producers," which will be playing at Capitol Theatre Feb. 2-7.
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It’s springtime for Salt Lake — ‘The Producers’ is back
The bawdy Mel Brooks musical takes the stage, and it’s a whole lot of fun.
By Erica Hansen
Brianna Gray as Queen Elizabeth, left, Heather McDonald as Grace O’Malley and Jacob Theo Squire as Tiernan in the Monday/Wednesday/Friday cast of Hale Centre Theatre's production of "The Pirate Queen," which runs Feb. 12-April 2.
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Hale Centre Theatre prepares ‘The Pirate Queen’ for regional debut
Hale Centre Theatre is preparing to stage the regional debut of a new musical by the creators of “Les Miserables": “The Pirate Queen” will run Feb. 12-April 2.
By Erica Hansen
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